Shiatsu offers a complete system to treat mind and body and can help a wide range of conditions. It is a fully clothed massage that works with the body's energy levels to promote health. It works like acupuncture but incorporates touch instead of needles, using a variety of massage techniques, acupressure, gentle stretches and manipulation to relax, energise and balance. Shiatsu releases tension and eases pain as well as restoring energy to areas where it is needed most. It can be applied to the whole body, but can be equally effective when applied to part of it, such as the head, neck & shoulder area, or the reflexes of the hands and feet. As such shiatsu can be adapted to be used anywhere, with the client lying down or seated and is ideal for many different settings. Shiatsu can be especially helpful for pain relief, stress and tension, anxiety, low energy, low mood, relaxation and sleep problems.